A 22-year-old woman seeks contraception 2 weeks postpartum and is breastfeeding, with no VTE risk factors. Which option is appropriate per US MEC?...

Question

A 22-year-old woman seeks contraception 2 weeks postpartum and is breastfeeding, with no VTE risk factors. Which option is appropriate per US MEC?

Accepted Answer

Progestin-only pill now

Answer

Combined estrogen-progestin pill now

Answer

Delay any contraception until 6 weeks

Answer

Copper IUD cannot be used while breastfeeding

Answer

Estrogen patch is preferred

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Postpartum Contraception